Ephrata Shadows: Historic Ghost Walk 2026

This guided ghost tour takes visitors through the historic streets and buildings of Ephrata's town center, sharing spine-tingling tales of local legends, unexplained phenomena, and the restless spirits that are said to still roam the area.

Choose to tour East Main Street or West Main Street. Tours depart as follows:

• West End - Historical Society of the Cocalico Valley, 237-249 W Main St, Ephrata, PA
• East End - Hampton Inn & Suites, Ephrata Mountain Springs, 380 E Main St, Ephrata, PA
• 6:30pm & 8pm tours

Learn about the town's rich history while discovering its darker secrets on this family-friendly walking tour that blends historical facts with local folklore and ghost stories passed down through generations. Come prepared for an unforgettable journey into Ephrata's haunted past!

NEW this year! Ghost Hunt Ephrata! A real paranormal experience with Paranormal Nut. Tour a haunted property. While this is considered a family-friendly activity, we do ask that ticket holders be 16 years and older. (Locations to be confirmed)

• 9:30-11pm Hunts

Ghost Hunt Ephrata will take place inside the selected locations. These locations will not be part of the Walking Tours.

PRO TIPS:

• East End and West End Tours are outside walking tours, so please wear comfortable shoes.
• East End tours will be coming down the hill along E Main St and ending back at the top at the Hampton Inn
• The event is rain or shine. Please dress appropriately.
• Can I dress up? Guides will be dressed in black cloaks, so we would prefer that attendees not wear costumes.
• A limited number of sales will be available to individuals without an online connection. For reservations, please get in touch with Mainspring of Ephrata @ (717) 721.6196